General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: Climbs 6 to 8 feet or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: 5 to 6 inches in length, medium green with large splotches and patches of yellow
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Variegated Philodendron

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Location: Denpasar
Date: March 11 2022
Location: Longwood gardens, PA
Date: 2015-08
conservatory - inflorescence
Location: Longwood gardens, PA
Date: 2015-08
conservatory - mature plant with inflorenscence
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2013-12
palm hammock orchid estate nursery

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